Robert Marchbank, the newly appointed CEO of ProBuild, is a seasoned executive who spent 19 years moving up the ranks at Ferguson Enterprises, where he eventually became CEO for the entire European operation. He takes on the top job at the largest LBM chain during the LBM’s worst downturn — in many ways, not an enviable position.

One of the top stories this week was the introduction of Robert Marchbank as CEO of Denver-based ProBuild Holdings. Marchbank is s former executive with Wolseley, where he led European businesses, among other positions.

ProBuild Holdings has announced the appointment of Robert Marchbank, the former CEO of European operations for Wolseley, as its new CEO. Fred Marino, who had filled the role of interim CEO for the past several months, will continue to serve as vice chairman of the company’s board of directors.